temporada de espectáculos
/tempoɾada de espeɡtakulos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "show season" is translated into Spanish as temporada de espectáculos.
This phrase refers to the period of the year when a series of performances or shows are presented to the public.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of temporada (season), de (of) and espectáculos (shows/performances).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term temporada teatral is often used to refer specifically to theater show seasons.
How do you pronounce it?
/tempoɾada de espeɡtakulos/
Did you know?
- The word temporada shares a root with the word 'tempest', as both relate to 'time' or 'weather-related periods' in their ancient Indo-European origins.
- In some contexts, espectáculo can be used to describe a 'spectacle' in a negative sense, such as a 'scene' or 'commotion' caused by someone behaving badly in public.
- While temporada means 'season', it is also the standard word used to describe a 'season' of a television series, such as 'the first season' of a show.
Examples in context
- La época de espectáculos en la ciudad está llena de variedad y talentoThe show season in the city is full of variety and talent
- La temporada de presentaciones del ballet clásico comienza en octubreThe ballet's classic show season starts in October
- El ciclo de espectáculos de comedia dura seis semanasThe comedy show season lasts for six weeks
- La temporada de shows de bandas locales es increíbleThe local bands' show season is amazing
- El ciclo de representaciones de stand-up comedy es genialThe stand-up comedy show season is awesome
- La temporada de espectáculos comienza en verano.The show season begins in summer.
- Es una temporada de espectáculos muy larga.It is a very long show season.
- Nos gusta esta temporada de espectáculos.We like this show season.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about visiting the theater.
- MateoYa empezó la temporada de espectáculos.The show season has already started.
- LucíaQué bien, ¿qué quieres ver, Mateo?That's great, what do you want to see, Mateo?
- MateoMe gustaría ver un musical.I would like to see a musical.
- LucíaBusquemos las entradas ahora mismo.Let's look for the tickets right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
